Newbie: which one

[Kenneth Solomon]

Hi. I am brand new here. I am new to knives. I am really a pen addict but knife addiction has so much in common. I am hooked. I own several small lesser knives. I just got a new spyderco chaparral that I love as an edc. I already want more. My next purchase will be something bigger. More of a work horse. Clipping it in my jeans is good but I carry a tom bihn or maxpedition bag with me always. Still folding, not fixed. I have researched too much. I am dizzy. I have it narrowed to 3. Spyderco Pm2, Spyderco military or zt 0620. I am also open to other suggestions. I have big hands. I want to keep it under or at $200. Thanks for your input!

 

[CookieRawwr]

The 0620 would be a good choice if you are into Tantos. The Military is an excellent choice as long as you are careful with the narrow tip and check your local knife laws. I own 2 Paras,one in Cru-wear and the other in S35vn steel. Both handle great and slice like a dream. Welcome to the forums. I would say get a Paramilitary and perhaps a Spyderco Sharpmaker.

 

[PirateSeulb]

I lean toward the PM2 of that list but not terribly sure on how it compares with the 0620 so not a full vote yet but off hand the PM2 would be a top contender for me.

 

[91bravo]

Military all the way!

 

[cashville]

PM2. It was like the gateways of heaven opened up when I first held one. Still probably the best ergos I have found on a folder (for my hand.) One of the few knives that I compare all new knives to.

 

[Wolverine666]

Military for sure. More specifically , the KW S90V/CF/Ti Military. It’s currntly $200. Outstanding knife.

 

[Rival1314]

0620 in my book....never been a fan of the military or PM2

 

[GB940Rookie]

Of the three you mentioned, the Pm2. Although not for me, it’s mega popular for a reason. Check out the GB2 also.

 

[Kenneth Solomon]

The 0620 would be a good choice if you are into Tantos. The Military is an excellent choice as long as you are careful with the narrow tip and check your local knife laws. I own 2 Paras,one in Cru-wear and the other in S35vn steel. Both handle great and slice like a dream. Welcome to the forums. I would say get a Paramilitary and perhaps a Spyderco Sharpmaker.

Thanks. I appreciate your time. Is the pm2 too slim in a big hand?

 

[GermanyChris]

Thanks. I appreciate your time. Is the pm2 too slim in a big hand?

For me it's to short unless I'm using the forward finger choil

 

[noway]

..Is the pm2 too slim in a big hand?

Huge hands here and PM2 is a great fit.

 

[Kenneth Solomon]

So I am finding out that all are good knives and everyone has their favorite It is times like this that I miss brick and mortar stores. Thank you all..

 

[GermanyChris]

So I am finding out that all are good knives and everyone has their favorite It is times like this that I miss brick and mortar stores. Thank you all..

The nice part though is Millies and PM2's can be resold pretty quickly and for most of what you paid.

We all have our preferences and it's generally gained through trial and error but eventually you'll be able to look at a knife and know whether it'll work for you or not.

 

[CookieRawwr]

The scales on the pm2 fit my hand perfectly, though my hands are smaller than some guys on here perhaps.